Outdoor Program

Castle Rocks State Park is a hidden gem, located only 2.5 hours from campus in Idaho. We'll spend our days cross country skiing through a landscape of granite domes where the high desert meets the mountains. When we're done skiing, we'll return to our backcountry hut where we can warm up, cook delicious dinners, play games, and hang out in comfort. No prior cross country skiing experience is required!

Cost: 

Generous donors from our One Westminster Day fundraiser are allowing us to offer all of our trips this year for just $5! This includes all food, transportation, equipment, and instruction.

At the Outdoor Program, we acknowledge that not all parts of all trips are accessible to all people. On this trip, we will be traveling in college vehicles to a drive up hut.  During the trip, we will be cross country skiing at a level appropriate for novice skiers. If there are other details that would help you understand the accessibility of this trip, please reach out to outdoorprogram@westminsteru.edu with any questions and we would be happy to talk through possibilities and potential accommodations.

Come practice your avalanche rescue skills! It's important to keep these skills sharp, and the only way to do that is with frequent practice. We'll drive to a local backcountry ski trailhead in the Wasatch and spend the day practicing rescue within 1 mile of the trailhead. Participants can travel on backcountry touring skis, splitboards, or snowshoes. It is helpful but not required to have some prior exposure to avalanche rescue training.

Cost: 

Generous donors from our One Westminster Day fundraiser are allowing us to offer all of our trips this year for just $5! This includes all food, transportation, equipment, and instruction.

At the Outdoor Program, we acknowledge that not all parts of all trips are accessible to all people. On this trip, we will be traveling in college vehicles to a trailhead about 30 minutes away from campus.  During the trip, we will be walking in the snow, using the participant's choice of skis or snowshoes. We will be walking between 1/2 and 1 mile from the van, digging in the snow, and existing in a winter environment. If there are other details that would help you understand the accessibility of this trip, please reach out to outdoorprogram@westminsteru.edu with any questions and we would be happy to talk through possibilities and potential accommodations.

Escape winter by heading south to balmy St. George! We'll spend the weekend camping in the beautiful Snow Canyon State Park and rock climbing at nearby crags.

Cost: 

Generous donors from our One Westminster Day fundraiser are allowing us to offer all of our trips this year for just $5! This includes all food, transportation, equipment, and instruction.

At the Outdoor Program, we acknowledge that not all parts of all trips are accessible to all people. On this trip, we will be traveling in college vehicles to a car accessed campground, hiking and scrambling on uneven trails of dirt and rock or off trail, carrying backpacks weighing up to 20 pounds, and rock climbing on routes appropriate for novice climbers. If there are other details that would help you understand the accessibility of this trip, please reach out to outdoorprogram@westminsteru.edu with any questions and we would be happy to talk through possibilities and potential accommodations.

This course is a Hybrid Wilderness First Responder/WEMT Recertification course through the Wilderness Medicine Training Center (WMTC). Westminster students wishing to receive academic credit for this course (2) should first register for OEL 245A. View the course syllabus here.

Cost:

$900 - Non-Westminster Community (Public)

$725 - Westminster Community: Students (not for credit), Faculty, Staff, Alumni, and graduates of WMTC courses through Westminster

$500 - Westminster Outdoor Program Student Employees (not for credit)

Email twhite@westminsteru.edu and mnmitchell@westminsteru.edu if you have questions or need help getting registered. If you're hoping to take this course to complete your WEMT or if you have already completed Part 1 (the independent online study and testing) and want to complete Part 2 with this course, please contact us for more information.

Everyone must complete and pass the online study and testing before the Part 2 practical session begins on March 14, 2026. The online independent study and testing requires 40+ hours of work.

Join us for a weekend of rafting on the Colorado River outside of Moab, UT. Raft and paddle through class II-III rapids and beautiful flat water sections through the one-of-a-kind landscape of the desert southwest. 

Cost:

Generous donors from our One Westminster Day fundraiser are allowing us to offer all of our trips this year for just $5! This includes all food, transportation, equipment, and instruction.

At the Outdoor Program, we acknowledge that not all parts of all trips are accessible to all people. On this trip, we will be traveling in college vehicles to a drive up campsite.  During the trip, we will be rafting which could require swimming and/or getting in and out of inflatable boats onto the river bank. If there are other details that would help you understand the accessibility of this trip, please reach out to outdoorprogram@westminstercollege.edu with any questions and we would be happy to talk through possibilities and potential accommodations.

Come enjoy a day Biking around the Wasatch Front! Trip Leaders will teach you the basics of mountain biking techniques and show you how to navigate a variety of trails based on interest and skill level!

Cost:

Generous donors from our One Westminster Day fundraiser are allowing us to offer all of our trips this year for just $5! This includes all food, transportation, equipment, and instruction.

At the Outdoor Program, we acknowledge that not all parts of all trips are accessible to all people. On this trip, we will be traveling in college vehicles to a car accessed trailhead and biking on uneven terrain. If there are other details that would help you understand the accessibility of this trip, please reach out to outdoorprogram@westminsteru.edu with any questions and we would be happy to talk through possibilities and potential accommodations.

We welcome anyone and everyone to come spend the afternoon climbing with us! If you have never climbed outside before, we'll teach you what you need to know. We also welcome all levels of climbers to get out and enjoy the afternoon in our backyard climbing area (the Wasatch Mountains!) 

Cost: 

Generous donors from our One Westminster Day fundraiser are allowing us to offer all of our trips this year for just $5! This includes all food, transportation, equipment, instruction and a good time!

At the Outdoor Program, we acknowledge that not all parts of all trips are accessible to all people. On this trip, we will be traveling in college vehicles to a car accessed  trailhead, hiking and scrambling on uneven trails of dirt and rock or off trail, carrying backpacks weighing up to 40 pounds. If there are other details that would help you understand the accessibility of this trip, please reach out to outdoorprogram@westminsteru.edu with any questions and we would be happy to talk through possibilities and potential accommodations.